Russian authorities announced Wednesday they were “partially” restricting calls in messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp, the ...

Russia plans to restrict some calls on WhatsApp and Telegram, saying the apps don't cooperate with the government to stop ...

Russia is restricting calls via the foreign messaging services WhatsApp and Telegram, allegedly to defend against terrorists ...

Russian authorities are taking measures to partially restrict calls on Telegram and WhatsApp, the messaging app owned by Meta ...

Roskomnadzor, Russia's media and internet regulator, said that "in order to counteract criminals," measures were being taken to restrict voice calls on the messaging services. The ...

Russia has curbed WhatsApp and Telegram calls, boosting its MAX app and tightening internet control through censorship and gradual service limits.

Russian authorities have long engaged in a deliberate and multipronged effort to rein in the internet. View on euronews ...

Moscow claims the encrypted apps are used for “deceit and extortion.” Meta says it’s a push to get Russians onto less secure services to allow government surveillance.